HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 21 - Law Enforcement EquipmentMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 21, 2025
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT BODY
CAMERAS, SUPPLIES, SERVICES, LICENSES, AND EQUIPMENT FOR
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of an annual contract for law
enforcement body cameras, supplies, services, licenses, and equipment
with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for the Police Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Professional Services budget for an annual
amount of $488,920.26.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for the renewal of the annual contract for the Taser less -
lethal weapons and associated hardware, body worn cameras, in -car
video cameras, virtual reality training hardware, and digital evidence
storage and maintenance from Axon Enterprises, Inc. The contract also
provides software that will better assist the Department in performing
random video review of officer video as required by policy.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy
Board) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and
Texas Government Code, Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative, and a contract was awarded to Axon
Enterprises, Inc. The Police and Purchasing staff reviewed the contract for
departmental specification compliance and pricing and determined that
the contract would best meet the needs of the City. The contract was for
an initial one-year period with four one-year renewals available. If
approved, this will be for the final renewal available.
Staff recommends approval.
RG/TM